Political Quotes

“yesterday and again this morning we heard some remarkable statements from our Republican colleagues that matters within the stimulus package are pet projects. Later, after that statement was made, we had another Senator come and say that they were Christmas tree ornaments. Then we had another Republican come this morning and say the stimulus package is certainly not needed. One of the Senators said unemployment benefits are totally unnecessary and that all it will do is increase unemployment. I am not making this up. This is what they said. Now, we heard the distinguished minority leader, Senator McConnell, come to the floor with a statement that is simply untrue. He said: If Americans are wondering why their checks aren't in the mail, they can find it in last week's news clips. Everyone knows--if they don't, they should know--that no matter how the debate turns out, no one's check is going to be held up. Any stimulus plan--whether it is the House version standing alone as it now exists or the Senate Finance Committee version, which I favor strongly, or a combination of the two--would calculate rebate checks on the 2007 income tax returns. That is basically the only way you can do it. Taxes are not due until April 15. That is the way it always is. That is more than 2 months from today. So everyone should know that the checks aren't in the mail tomorrow.…”